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Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 7, 14-inch) Review: Pretty. Impressive.

Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 7, 14-inch) Review: Pretty. Impressive.

Lenovo's Yoga line of two-in-ones is now 10 years old. It's not surprising the line has lasted this long: It was the best two-in-one design to come out with the launch of Windows 8. It's a laptop, a tablet, a digital whiteboard, a small all-in-one PC, an immersive mobile gaming display and a kitchen companion. All these years later, the Yoga's flexibility remains outstanding and Lenovo's flagship 14-inch Yoga 9i Gen 7 lets you take full advantage of that fact.

The design, display options and processors are all fresh for the Yoga 9i. Lenovo rounded off all the edges and corners on its aluminum body to make it more comfortable to carry and rest your wrists on while typing. Though I'm on the fence about the look of it (pretty, but there's something about it that seems dated), there's no denying how nice it is to not have the laptop edges digging into my wrists. And as with past Yoga 9-series models, everything looks and feels premium, right down to the included active pen and laptop sleeve.

The Yoga 9i has a premium price, too, assuming you can find one to buy. Lenovo has a base model Yoga 9i on its site for $1,080 (and occasionally it's even in stock) with an odd combo of a 12th-gen Core i7 paired with just 8GB of memory soldered on, a 256GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD and a 1,920x1,200-resolution display. The configuration I tested is decidedly higher-end with twice the memory and storage of that model plus a 2,880x1,800-resolution OLED display. It's a Best Buy exclusive for $1,730; as far as I can tell, it isn't listed on its website.

UK and Australia buyers fare much better with multiple configurations to choose from including the one reviewed here for £1,350 and AU$2,849. Availability has been and will continue to be an issue for the foreseeable future for all PC makers, not just Lenovo, which makes recommending anything difficult. 

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 7)

Price as reviewed	$1,730 (£1,350, AU$2,849)
Display size/resolution	14-inch 2,880x1,800 OLED touch display
CPU	2.1GHz Intel Core i7-1260P
Memory	16GB LPDDR5 5,200MHz (soldered)
Graphics	128MB Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Storage	512GB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Connections	USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4 (x2), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD card slot
Networking	802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.2
Operating system	Windows 11 Home 21H2

The 2.8K OLED display is easy on the eyes.

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Lots to look at

Lenovo offers the Yoga 9i with three 16:10 touchscreen options: a full-HD LCD with 100% sRGB color gamut, and a 2.8K OLED or 4K OLED with 100% P3 color gamut. The 2.8K OLED is a good balance between performance and pure eye candy, covering 100% sRGB, 99% P3, 98% Adobe RGB and 95% NTSC color gamuts. Though Lenovo rates its brightness at 400 nits, I measured it at 354 nits. However, switched into HDR mode, the peak brightness is 617 nits. It can also be switched from 60Hz to 90Hz for smoother-looking fast movement. 

Mind you, none of this improves battery life, which came in at 10 hours, 31 minutes on our streaming video test with HDR off, the refresh rate at 60Hz and brightness and audio through earbuds set at 50%. That's not bad, and it charges fast via a USB-C port. If better battery life is necessary, though, opt for the full-HD LCD.

The keyboard and larger touchpad are a pleasure to use.

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The hybrid life

With more people working remotely now, PC makers have been forced to make some long-overdue changes to laptops... namely improvements to webcams, mics and audio. The Yoga 9i Gen 7 has a good 1080p webcam paired with an IR camera and dual far-field microphones. The IR camera is for signing in with facial recognition. But the Yoga 9i also has presence detection, a feature first found on ThinkPad business laptops.

If you walk away from the laptop, it will automatically lock itself down. When you return, the Yoga 9i senses your presence and starts looking for your face to unlock it instantly. The feature can even be used to pause video playing on the display when you leave and resume upon return when using certain players like VLC. There's also a physical webcam shutter for privacy when you want it.

Lenovo also added a row of shortcut keys down the right side of the keyboard. These one-click Function keys give you direct access to four features designed to make it easier to use the 9i for hybrid work or learning. There's a key that controls your fans for quiet or increased performance, one that instantly adds a background blur when you're using a video conference app and another for choosing audio profiles for music, gaming or movies. 

There's a fingerprint reader at the bottom of the one-click Function keys.

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With Dolby Atmos support and the Yoga 9i's 360-degree soundbar hinge with quad Bowers & Wilkins speakers (two woofers and two tweeters), all of those modes have some of the best sound quality I've heard from a laptop, especially one so thin. However, the speakers do vibrate the chassis and you can feel it in the palm rests. It didn't bother me much, because I typically listen to music with headphones while working and my hands aren't usually on the keyboard when watching videos. But I could see how someone might find the vibration irritating while typing.

The fourth key is for quickly flipping between light and dark modes in Windows 11. This might seem kind of silly, but if you get the Yoga 9i with one of its OLED display options, dark mode is a good way to conserve battery life. Below that is a fingerprint reader for quick sign-ins if you don't use facial recognition.

To my surprise, I ended up using all of the one-click Function keys way more than I thought I would. The background blur key in particular. Lenovo also packs some similarly handy features into its Vantage software. It's where the presence-detection settings mentioned earlier are found as well as options for cooling, power, audio, display and camera and wireless network performance. However, as helpful as it is, it's also the company's avenue for pitching you on various partner services. 

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Things like SurfEasy VPN, McAfee LiveSafe, DashLane password manager and Lenovo's own Smart Performance service for $30 a year, which scans your PC and fixes any issues it finds. This is also where you'll get offers for extended warranties for the laptop and battery. It's aggravating but I suppose it's better than having all of these preinstalled. Only the McAfee software is preinstalled and it should probably be the first thing uninstalled for its annoying pop-ups alone. 

The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7 continues the company's streak of fantastic premium two-in-ones. The 12th-gen Intel processor delivers a big performance jump in multicore tasks compared to its predecessor, and the features and design are worth the higher price. 

Now if only it was available to buy... 

Geekbench 5 (multicore)

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 15

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 7)

Dell Inspiron 7415 2-in-1

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 6)

Note:

Longer bars indicate better performance

Cinebench R23 CPU (multicore)

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 15

Dell Inspiron 7415 2-in-1

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 7)

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 6)

Note:

Longer bars indicate better performance

PCMark 10 Pro Edition

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 7)

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 15

Dell Inspiron 7415 2-in-1

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 6)

Note:

Longer bars indicate better performance

3DMark Wild Life Extreme

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 15

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 7)

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15

Note:

Longer bars indicate better performance

Streaming video playback battery drain test (minutes)

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 6)

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 15

Dell Inspiron 7415 2-in-1

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch, Gen 7)

Note:

Longer bars indicate better performance

System Configurations

Razer Book 13 (late 2020)	Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit); 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7; 16GB DDR4 SDRAM 4,267MHz; 128MB Intel Iris Xe graphics; 256GB SSD
Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482	Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit); 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7; 8GB DDR4 SDRAM 4,267MHz; 128MB Intel Iris Xe graphics; 512GB SSD
Lenovo Yoga 9i (14-inch)	Windows 11 Home 21H2; 3.0GHz Intel Core i7-1185G7; 16GB DDR4 SDRAM 4,267MHz; 128MB Intel Iris Xe graphics; 512GB SSD
Acer AP714-51T Porsche Design Acer Book RS	Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit); 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-1135G7; 8GB DDR4 SDRAM 4,267MHz; 128MB Intel Iris Xe graphics; 512GB SSD
Asus ZenBook 13 UX325EA-AH77	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (64-bit); 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7; 16GB DDR4 SDRAM 4,267MHz; 128MB Intel Iris Xe graphics; 1TB SSD
HP Envy x360 13 (2020)	Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit); 2.3GHz; AMD Ryzen 5 4500U; 8GB DDR4 SDRAM 3,200MHz; 512MB Radeon graphics; 256GB SSD

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How a $50 gadget is saving $840 a year on my electricity bill

How a $50 gadget is saving $840 a year on my electricity bill

Each month for the past six months, my electric company has sent me a letter in the mail to let me know my household uses more energy than my neighbors. (Shocking, I know.)

Out of the closest 100 homes, I paid more than anyone else. In other words, my home ranked dead last, at 100.

Soon after the first letter, I turned into my parents and hounded my kids each time I caught them leaving a light on. I installed LED bulbs and we switched our Xbox One's energy-saving mode on. The next month, our bill was no better, and my wife and I once again nabbed the 100th spot.

Putting our pride aside, we decided it was time to get serious and see just where our electricity (and cash) was being drained throughout our home.

How the WeMo Insight saved me $70 a month

The WeMo Insight Switch IFTTT channel has plenty of free, useful recipes like this one.

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Using Belkin's $50 WeMo Insight -- a small device you can plug anything into to find out its energy costs -- I methodically went around the house, plugging various appliances into the gadget. I would leave each appliance plugged in for three to four days to get a generalized estimate of usage. Of course, the longer you leave something plugged in to Insight, the more accurate the cost estimate will be.

$2.50 a month to run this 10-gallon fish tank? I'll take it.

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I started with our fish tank and discovered it sets us back about $2.50 a month to run. Then I moved to an old refrigerator in our basement used for keeping boxes of Popsicles and random drinks cool for us. To my surprise, that old pile of scrap metal was costing us over $40 per month in electricity. We replaced it the next day with a deep freezer-turned-refrigerator that now costs us less than $1 per month.

Our main refrigerator was sucking $27 worth of electricity, and has since been replaced (I haven't had a chance to figure its monthly cost yet). Lastly, I discovered the small space heater I was using to make my office livable during the cold Colorado winters was averaging $98 per month to run -- an insane amount. I'll be replacing it when the weather starts to cool down again.

Belkin's product isn't the only device that can help you save money. iDevice's Switch does the same thing, and is priced around $40. Neurio takes a broader approach, attaching to your home's breaker panel to monitor the devices plugged into your grid for energy use.

Read more about what the WeMo Insight can do in our full review.

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Asus' Chromebook Flip C436 is all speed, battery life and more speed

Asus' Chromebook Flip C436 is all speed, battery life and more speed

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon.

You're going to see more laptops in 2020 that give you an experience more like using your phone thanks to Intel's Project Athena program. It's not limited to Windows 10 PCs anymore, either, with Intel announcing at CES that Google has partnered with the chip maker to verify Chromebooks for the program like the upcoming 14-inch Asus Chromebook Flip C436 two-in-one.

In order to be verified for Project Athena, the Chromebook had to meet certain performance and battery life metrics, or key experience indicators. When you lift the lid, for example, it will start up in less than a second. Its responsiveness will remain consistent on battery as when plugged in with at least 9 hours of battery life under real-world conditions and 16 or more hours of battery for local video playback. And when the battery is low, the laptop needs to charge fast, giving you at least four hours of battery in 30 minutes. A fast, persistent wireless connection is also part of the package. 

To help the Flip C436 achieve this, Asus used the same caliber of components you'd find in a premium Windows two-in-one -- atypical for Chromebooks.

• Up to an Intel Core i7-10510U
• Integrated Intel UHD graphics
• 8GB or 16GB of memory
• Up to 512GB M.2 SSD
• Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0

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Made from magnesium alloy, the Flip C436 is ultralight at 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg) -- impressive for a 14-inch two-in-one -- and with slimmed-down bezels on the full-HD display, the C436 has an 85% screen-to-body ratio. Its 360-degree hinges let you use it as a laptop or tablet and it has USI active pen support with 4,096 levels of pressure. And it's one of the rare Chromebooks with a fingerprint reader -- built into the power button -- for unlocking it without a password. 

The Asus Chromebook is expected to be available in the first half of the year. No pricing was announced. 

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Pixel 6A vs. Samsung Galaxy A53 vs. Nothing Phone: Under-$500 Phones Compared

Pixel 6A vs. Samsung Galaxy A53 vs. Nothing Phone: Under-$500 Phones Compared

Phones that cost just under $500 are looking better and better as 2022 continues, with Samsung, Google and new contender Nothing all offering three phones at pretty much identical $450 prices. All three of these phones promise a slick and enjoyable experience, even with their lower prices.

The Google Pixel 6A has already earned itself a glowing review, with CNET's Lisa Eadicicco calling it "the best budget Pixel yet." Meanwhile I myself was impressed with the Nothing Phone 1's balance of price and performance -- not to mention its flashing rear lights. Then there's the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, which earned a great review score thanks to its price, its display and its cameras. 

But which phone is actually deserving of your hard-earned cash? I got hold of all three to put them through their paces. 

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Price and availability: The Nothing Phone 1 is hard to get

Let's start with a biggie. the Nothing Phone 1 is on sale in the UK and wider Europe but a rollout into the US is so far uncertain. While Nothing has said it would like to launch its phone in the US, it needs a network partner to make it compatible with US 5G networks. As of the time of writing, there are no plans for a proper US launch. People in the US can easily get the Pixel 6A and the Galaxy A53 5G, however.

All three phones start at very similar prices; $450 for the Pixel 6A, $450 for the Galaxy A53 and $472 for the Nothing Phone 1, based on a conversion from its UK price. In the UK, all three phones start at £399. Simple.

Design and display: Nothing's flashing lights stand out

While many phones in recent years have been forgettable-looking slabs, all three of these midrangers have designs that are very much their own. The A53 keeps things simple with a plastic back, raised camera unit and metallic edging. The Pixel 6A maintains the distinctive camera bar seen on its pricier siblings and while its back is technically plastic, you'd be hard pressed to tell it apart from the glass back of the 6 and 6 Pro. 

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Between the two, the Pixel 6A has a more premium feel, than the plasticky A53, but it's the Nothing Phone 1 that stands out in the looks department. That's due to its transparent back panel, which not only provides a unique view of its internal components but also allows for its light-up LED "glyph" to pulse when you get notifications. It's arguably a gimmick and one that you may not care about at all, but it's certainly fun and it's nice to have something quirky at this price. 

The Pixel 6A is the smaller of the three, packing a 6.1-inch display against the Nothing's 6.55-inch and the A53's 6.5-inch screens. That said, the Pixel's resolution results in a pixel density higher than its competitors, although all three are pin sharp with vibrant colors and high brightness levels. The Nothing's extra size might make it the better choice for mobile gamers among you, or those of you who watch a lot of video on the move, but they all do a good job of displaying vibrant content and colorful games.

Power and performance: Pixel 6A packs a punch

The Nothing Phone 1 makes use of a Snapdragon 778G+ processor and 12GB of RAM (as reviewed), while the Galaxy A53 5G uses an Exynos 1280 chip and 6GB of RAM. The Pixel 6A meanwhile uses Google's own custom-built Tensor processor with 6GB of RAM.

And that Tensor processor put in some excellent scores on our suite of benchmark tests, that put it consistently above the other two. The Nothing was a fair second, while the A53 did somewhat fall behind on both CPU and graphics benchmarks. 

Performance comparison chart

Nothing Phone 1

Galaxy A53 5G

Legend:

Geekbench 5 (Single core)

Geekbench 5 (Multi-core)

3DMark Slingshot Unlimited

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Longer bars equal better performance

Benchmarks alone aren't a perfect indicator of real-world performance however and I found all three to be perfectly capable of handling the essentials well. Navigating the interfaces was swift and lag-free on all models and all of them handled more demanding gaming in Asphalt 9: Legends without any noticeable stuttering or slow-down. Video streaming was no problem on any phone and I could immediately jump between open apps with the multitasking switcher. 

Over time I would expect the Pixel 6A to generally perform better as it's already starting from a more powerful position. It might mean that as even more demanding games arrive it's well-placed to handle them in a way that perhaps the A53 couldn't. Right now though, any of your everyday emailing, Instagramming, Candy Crushing, WhatsApp group message avoiding fun will be handled perfectly well by any of these phones. 

Cameras: Pixel 6A strikes the right balance

All three phones have multiple rear cameras, giving both standard views and ultrawide shots. The A53 includes a 5-megapixel macro camera and a depth sensor for portrait photos, but it's the main and wide cameras you'll likely find yourself using most often. Samsung's phone cameras have often had a tendency to look overly saturated and contrasty and that's absolutely the case with the A53. 

Galaxy A53 main camera test.

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Nothing Phone 1 main camera test.

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Pixel 6A main camera test.

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Its shots are consistently punchy with the colors, to the point that they look as though you've slapped on some high-contrast filter on Instagram. The Nothing Phone 1 goes the other way, however, with frequently muted tones. It's particularly noticeable when you switch to the Phone 1's ultrawide lens, which produces drab-looking images that look almost shameful against the others. 

Galaxy A53 ultrawide camera test.

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Nothing Phone 1 ultrawide camera test.

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Pixel 6A ultrawide camera test.

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It's the Pixel 6A that consistently produces the most balanced-looking images in both its standard and ultrawide views. The 6A's colors are accurate and vibrant, without looking overly processed, and it generally captures a more balanced exposure than the other two, keeping bright skies under control well. 

Galaxy A53 main camera test.

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Nothing Phone 1 main camera test.

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Pixel 6A main camera test.

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All three phones are perfectly capable of taking decent snaps at your next family picnic, but if photography prowess is important to you then the Pixel 6A is the one to go for. 

Battery life: A close fight but Pixel 6A takes the win

With a huge 5,000-mAh battery stuffed inside I expected the Galaxy A53 to put in the best performance when it came to battery life. It's a more capacious cell than the 4,410 mAh of the Pixel 6A or the 4,500 mAh of the Nothing Phone 1. On my tests, however, it was the Pixel that managed to edge out the competition.

After 1 hour of streaming a YouTube video on Wi-Fi, with the screens set to maximum brightness, the Pixel had dropped from full to 98% remaining. The Nothing Phone 1 dropped to 95% in the same time, while the A53 dropped to 94%. After a second hour, the Pixel had dropped to 92%, with the Nothing phone coming in a close second at 90%, with the A53 having dropped to 89%. 

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Sure, the Pixel technically did the best here, but we're really only talking a few percentage points between them, which isn't a big deal. All three put in solid performances: Both here and in everyday use, the battery lift you can expect to see will vary depending on how much you demand of your phone. 

With careful use you won't struggle to get a full day out of any of the phones, and all three will likely want a full recharge every night. 

Software and other features 

All three phones run Android 12 at their core, but you will find some notable differences in the experience. The Pixel 6A runs a pure, Google-produced version of Android 12. It's a clean and clutter-free experience that I've enjoyed using for some time on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The Nothing Phone 1 has a visual skin that includes different colors, fonts and backgrounds, but it's also neat and stripped-back, making it smooth and simple to navigate.

The A53 immediately annoyed me with a variety of prebundled apps, including ones for Booking.com, TikTok, Nextdoor and a variety of Samsung's own apps and stores. These apps make the phone feel cluttered before you've even begun to install your own. There are two different messaging apps, for example -- Google's and Samsung's -- so Android novices might find it more complicated to get to grips with. 

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The A53 does have a killer feature not found on the other two though: expandable storage. While the Pixel 6A comes with 128GB of storage and the Nothing Phone 1 is available with up to 256GB, the Galaxy A53's 128GB of storage can be expanded with microSD cards up to 1TB in size. That makes it a great option if you take a lot of photos or videos or want to save a lot of media locally to your phone to enjoy when you don't have an internet connection. 

Which phone should you buy? 

The Nothing Phone 1's unique design certainly gives it an edge over the others, but if you're not bothered about those flashy lights, you love taking wide-angle photos on vacation -- or if you live in the US and can't even buy it -- then you should look toward the others. 

While the A53 5G performed admirably in our tests, it was the Pixel 6A that consistently came out on top. Its processor performance is better, it takes better photos from both its cameras, its pure Android interface is nicer to navigate and it even feels like the more premium device when you hold it. 

The A53 is larger and its expandable storage gives it a definite one-up if you want to store a lot of media, but overall it's the Pixel 6A that offers the best value for money. 

Pixel 6A vs. Nothing Phone 1 vs. Galaxy A53 5G specs comparison chart

	Google Pixel 6A	Nothing Phone 1	Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Display size, resolution	6.1-inch OLED; (1080 x 2400); 60Hz	6.55-inch OLED display, 2,400 x1080 pixels;	6.5-inch AMOLED (2,400x1,080 pixels); 120 Hz
Pixel density	429 ppi	402ppi	405ppi
Dimensions (Inches)	6.0 x 2.8 x 0.35 in		6.28 x 2.94 x 0.32 in
Dimensions (Millimeters)	152.2 x 7.18 x 8.9 mm	159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm	159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)	6.3 oz; 178g	193.5g	6.67 oz; 189g
Mobile software	Android 12	Android 12	Android 12
Camera	12.2-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel ultra wide)	50-megapixel (main), 50-megapixel (ultrawide)	64-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 5-megapixel (macro), 5-megapixel (depth)
Front-facing camera	8-megapixel	16-megapixel	32-megapixel
Video capture	4K	4K at 60fps	4K
Processor	Google Tensor	Snapdragon 778G+	Exynos 1280
RAM/Storage	6GB RAM/128GB storage	8GB + 128GB, 8GB +256 GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB	6GB/128GB
Expandable storage	None	None	Up to 1TB
Battery/Charger	4,410 mAh capacity; 18-watt fast charging (adapter sold separately)	4,500mAH (33W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, 5W reverse charging)	5,000mAh (charger not included, does not support wireless charging)
Fingerprint sensor	Under display	In-display	In-display
Connector	USB C	USB-C	USB-C
Headphone jack	None	None	None
Special features	5G-enabled, 18W fast charging, WiFi 6E, security updates for 5 years, Android OS updates for 3 years, dual SIM, IP67 water resistance	5G, IP53, Three years of Android updates, Dual Sim, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate	5G-enabled; IP67 rating; supports 25W wired fast charging, Samsung Pay
Price off-contract (USD)	$449	$470 (converted)	$450
Price (GBP)	£399	£399	£399
Price (AUD)	A$749	AU$685 (converted)	AU$699

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LG OLED C1 vs. LG OLED C2: Which High-End TV Should You Buy?

LG OLED C1 vs. LG OLED C2: Which High-End TV Should You Buy?

It's transition time in the TV market, as new 2022 models are just starting to become available. Meanwhile "old" 2021 TVs are still on sale and will remain cheaper than their replacements for as long as supplies last -- which could be months. That brings up a dilemma for TV shoppers: Should you buy last year's TV now at a discount while you still can, or pay extra for the new version?

For the last year or so my favorite high-end TV for the money was the LG C1 OLED. I just reviewed the new version, predictably called the C2. As I said in the LG C2 OLED review, my advice for most TV shoppers now is to buy the C1 from 2021 instead. It's $500 to $1,000 less expensive, depending on what size you want, and any differences in picture quality, design or features are not worth the extra money.

Allow me to explain.

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How much less expensive is the 2021 LG C1?

The prices for the 65-inch size are listed at the top of this article, but LG sells the C1 and C2 series in multiple sizes. Here's how they stack up. Note that prices and saving are approximate as of mid-May 2022.

LG C series OLED TV size and price comparison

Size	Series	Model	Current price	Savings
42-inch	C2	OLED42C2PUA	$1,400	--
48-inch	C2	OLED48C2PUA	$1,500	--
48-inch	C1	OLED48C1PUB	$1,000	$500
55-inch	C2	OLED55C2PUA	$1,800	--
55-inch	C1	OLED55C1PUB	$1,200	$600
65-inch	C2	OLED65C2PUA	$2,500	--
65-inch	C1	OLED65C1PUB	$1,800	$700
77-inch	C2	OLED77C2PUA	$3,500	--
77-inch	C1	OLED77C1PUB	$2,700	$800
83-inch	C2	OLED83C2PUA	$5,500	--
83-inch	C1	OLED83C1PUA	$4,500	$1,000

Is the C2's picture quality any better?

Not really. In our measurements the C2 was slightly brighter -- by an average of about seven percent, depending on picture mode -- but in side-by-side comparisons we really couldn't see the difference in real-world brightness or contrast. Color was basically the same between the two, and while LG touts improved picture processing on its 2022 models, we didn't see any evidence of the difference in our comparisons. The screen of the C1 seemed slightly more reflective than the C2, but the difference was minimal. From extreme off-angles we saw a very slight color shift toward blue and magenta on the C2 that wasn't visible on the C1, but it has no impact from normal viewing angles.

What about the C2's extra features?

LG added a few new features to the 2022 version that aren't available on the C1, but we doubt most people will find them essential. The Game Optimizer mode has a new Sports setting as well as a "dark room" option, designed to reduce eyestrain. A new mode called "always ready" puts content on-screen even when the TV is turned "off." And the smart TV system now allows you to log in to different user profiles, which help customize recommendations.

Aside from that the two TVs' feature sets are basically the same. If you want more details on those extras, and why we don't think they're (cough) game changers, check out the C2 review.

The C2 is (a lot) lighter and comes in a 42-inch size

Aside from price, the biggest difference between the two is that carbon-fiber construction on the C2. It allows for up to 47% lighter weight -- the 65-inch version I reviewed weighs just 37 pounds with its stand, compared to 72 pounds for the 65-inch C1, which is a substantial difference. If you prioritize having a really light TV for some reason, the C2 is about as light as it gets.

The C2 also has a new 42-inch size option that's not available on the C1. The smallest OLED screen yet, it could be an good option for small rooms or desktop gamers who want a (really big, nice) 4K "monitor." Bigger is better for TVs, however, and we'd bet most folks who have room for a 42-inch OLED can find the extra few inches to squeeze in a 48-incher too -- especially since it costs $400 less right now to get a 48-inch C1 compared to the 42-inch C2.

Want a 2022 TV now? Wait for fall.

Spring is the time when current-year TV prices are at their highest. Over the coming months the C2's price will come down, and if previous years are any indication, the price should be best around Black Friday and into the 2022 holiday season. If you don't need a new TV now, it's worth waiting.

If you do need a new TV now, however, or you'd rather not wait, the LG C1 is still the best value in high-end TVs. 

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2022 Mini Cooper SE Long-Term Wrap-Up: A Great SoCal City Car

2022 Mini Cooper SE Long-Term Wrap-Up: A Great SoCal City Car

People love to hate the electric Mini Cooper SE for its short driving range. But focus on that 114-mile EPA estimate and you'll miss this car's strongest selling points. No one is buying a Mini -- gas or electric -- for long-distance cruising. Put the Cooper SE into service as a daily driver in a congested city and its goodness will quickly win you over.

That's what we found after a year with our long-term 2022 Cooper SE. The whole point of CNET Cars' yearlong test was to use the Mini in day-to-day city life. For that reason, we kept the Mini in Southern California, where we have the most staff and the most plentiful public charging network. Twelve months after our initial delivery, we're still smitten with our little Mini EV. Sure, we encountered some problems along the way, but the Cooper SE's short range wasn't the burden it might seem.

How we spec'd it

The entire Mini Cooper Hardtop lineup got an update for 2022, with some styling tweaks and equipment changes that make the car more attractive overall. The electric Cooper SE only comes as a two-door Hardtop -- though Mini did recently show off a SE Convertible prototype -- and a 2022 model like ours cost $30,750 including an $850 destination fee, though that excludes any potential tax credits.

Mini sends all Cooper SEs out the door with goodies including heated seats, LED headlights and a 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. We added the $7,000 Iconic pack to our tester, which got us a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, a premium audio system, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors and some extra piano black exterior trim. We had ours painted in Mini's Enigmatic Black hue, which is actually more of a super-dark blue, and we matched it with yellow mirror caps, a white roof, and the SE-exclusive 17-inch Power Spoke wheels (read: the correct wheels). All told, our Mini came to us with a $37,750 final sticker price.

For the 2023 model year, the Cooper SE has a higher starting price of $35,075 including destination, but the car has more standard equipment (though weirdly, the formerly standard heated steering wheel now costs extra). Adding the Iconic trim is now only a $2,475 upcharge, and a 2023 Mini Cooper SE optioned exactly like our long-termer is only $50 more expensive: $37,800 including destination and excluding any tax credits.

The best wheels.

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Fun and functional

The Cooper SE is powered by a 32.6 kilowatt-hour battery pack with a single electric motor mounted to the front axle. Total output is only 181 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque, which doesn't sound like a ton, but the instant electric thrust makes the Mini super quick off the line. No, Mini's 0- to 60-mph estimate of 6.9 seconds isn't anything to write home about, but it's that initial 0- to 30-mph blast that really feels like a thrill. And we never found the Mini lacked power while passing slower-moving cars on the highway. It's as zippy as you'd expect, and way more fun to drive than similar EVs.

"Every trip in the Cooper SE is a joy thanks to the instant torque, great steering and low center of gravity," noted senior social media editor Daniel Golson. "It's easily the most fun car that Mini makes, and an actual performance variant would be awesome." Golson also wished for some kind of "artificial spaceship-y noise under acceleration," like you can get in other EVs, but not everyone on our staff agrees.

"As a city car, the Mini SE excels," wrote former news and features editor Kyle Hyatt. "Its small size and nimble handling make it a breeze to whip around in Los Angeles traffic, and it's easy to park in tight city spaces." Hyatt did note that the Mini's ride is a little on the stiff side, "but it's not overly bouncy or jarring," he said.

As a cargo-hauler, no Mini is ideal, but the Cooper SE's boxy shape and low load-in height made it surprisingly functional -- mostly. "It's great that the rear seats are able to fold pretty much flat," Golson wrote, "but if the front seats are even a little too far back then it's not possible to fold the rears because space is so tight." Still, there's a maximum of 34 cubic feet of space in the back of the Mini -- enough for a set of small tires, a few big boxes or luggage for two adults.

Our car showed no wear and tear after a year of use.

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Comfy interior, but the design's getting old

After a year of use, our Mini's interior showed no signs of wear and tear. We always appreciated features like the kickin' Harman Kardon stereo, comfy seats and sunroof shade that can close while the glass is still open. Really, our main complaint about the Cooper SE's cabin is that Mini's too-cute design is starting to get old.

"Charming as the Mini's interior is, I'm ready for the next-gen model to bring a cleaner setup," Golson wrote. "The toggle switches and other analog controls are strangely laid out, and the infotainment setup feels old and laggy." On top of that, pretty much everyone on staff complained about how the small digital gauge cluster would wash out in any kind of sunlight.

It's not the range, it's the charging

For daily commuting duties, 114 miles of range isn't as bad as you think. Most EV owners have some kind of home charging solution, and the Mini's small battery is easy to top off overnight. The downsides of the Mini's setup make themselves known when you have to rely on the public charging infrastructure, something that Los Angeles does better than pretty much any other US city, but still leaves a lot to be desired.

Guess how many of these chargers actually worked.

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Because the Mini's battery capacity is relatively small, at 32.6 kWh, charging it shouldn't take that long -- or so you'd think. Unfortunately, the Mini can only accept a max charge speed of 50 kW, so reaching 80% capacity can take as long as 45 minutes. That kind of time suck is fine in larger EVs with faster charging speeds, because you're gaining hundreds of miles of range per session. If the Cooper SE could handle faster speeds, going from 10% to 80% could theoretically take 10 to 15 minutes, which would be a huge advantage.

The other issue is that we rarely saw anything close to that advertised 50-kW speed. We plugged the Mini into 50-kW, 150-kW and 350-kW chargers, but usually only saw a max intake speed of about 35 kW, reducing charging times even further. Of course, America's public charging network is notoriously problematic, so the chargers themselves could be to blame in a lot of these instances, but not being able to reliably get even 50 kW was frustrating to say the least.

As for mileage, at the end of the year we observed an average range of 117 miles per charge, a 3-mile improvement over the EPA estimate. Driving the Mini in its Green mode helped eke out a few miles at a time without killing the fun-to-drive vibe, and we rarely if ever found Sport mode to be necessary -- the standard (what Mini calls "Mid") mode offered plenty of punch, but frequent use of the Green setting really helped us with overall range.

Yes, you could argue that a bigger battery with longer range would alleviate the need to charge as frequently, making longer stops easier to swallow. But none of us complained about the frequency with which we had to charge. The question was how long the charging took once we were there. We don't mind popping into a charger for 10 minutes to top off, especially if something like a Mini could hit 80% in that amount of time. But having to sit at chargers for 30 or 40 minutes is an eternity, no matter the size of the battery.

We'll miss you.

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Final verdict

The Mini Cooper SE isn't perfect, but as a daily driver in LA, it's hard to fault. It never failed to make us smile, whether that be through its quirky design, small size or the fact that it's a blast to drive. Former reviews editor Emme Hall said it best: "For short trips in town, there isn't a car I'd rather have."

Like many carmakers, Mini will soon go EV-only, and our year with the Cooper SE makes us excited for that future. Fun little cars like the Mini really lend themselves to electrification, and new vehicle platforms with better battery packaging will give the carmaker more opportunities to maximize interior space. Our big hope is that the next generation of battery tech allows for higher capacity and quicker charging times. Small cars like a Mini will always be short on range, but faster charging speeds will make that a non-issue.

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